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Manchester United Plans New 100,000-Seat Stadium

Manchester United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford, costing £2 billion, projected to create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes, as part of a government regeneration project led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Lord Sebastian Coe.

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UK Job Vacancies Decline for 16th Month Amid Economic Uncertainty

UK job vacancies fell for the 16th straight month in February 2025 due to economic uncertainty and rising payroll costs, impacting various sectors and leading to slower salary growth and increased unemployment.

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UK Government Could Save £1bn by Supporting Ill Workers, Report Finds

A report reveals that improving support for UK workers with health conditions could save the government over £1bn, as the number of days lost to work-related ill health has soared by a third since 2010, costing the economy over £400m a week; the government is expected to publish welfare reform plans...

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Gail's Bakery Opening in Macclesfield Sparks Debate

A new Gail's bakery cafe opened in Macclesfield, UK, on Friday, causing controversy among residents; some welcome the addition, while others worry about competition and gentrification, highlighting broader trends in the UK coffee shop market.

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Trump Tariffs Pose Substantial Risks to UK Economy

Bank of England experts warn that US President Trump's tariffs could negatively impact UK consumer spending and economic growth by decreasing exports and potentially disrupting supply chains, creating substantial risks to the UK and global economies.

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UK Government Faces £5 Billion Budget Shortfall, Explores Welfare Cuts

Facing a £5 billion budget shortfall, the UK government is exploring welfare cuts, including stricter eligibility for sickness benefits, despite warnings from experts. The Chancellor is also under pressure to increase defense spending due to changing geopolitical circumstances and faces a battle to ...

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Manchester United Plans New 100,000-Seat Stadium

Manchester United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium, costing £2bn, next to Old Trafford, aiming to become the UK's largest, create 92,000 jobs, 17,000 homes, and significantly boost the UK economy; the project involves Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Foster + Partners.

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North Sea Collision: Oil Spill and Missing Crew Member

A US-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, collided with a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, Solong, carrying sodium cyanide, 13 miles off East Yorkshire on March 10th, 2024, resulting in one missing crew member, an oil spill, and concerns for wildlife and local economies.

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Life Below Water
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WH Smith Sells High Street Division, Focusing on Travel

WH Smith, a 231-year-old British retailer, is selling its 500 UK high street stores to focus on its thriving travel business, leaving only Alteri and Modella Capital as potential buyers; the sale is expected to be finalized in April, impacting approximately 5,000 employees.

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Challenges to Boosting UK Manufacturing Investment

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urging pension funds and ISA savers to invest in British manufacturing, but faces challenges due to investor preference for other sectors and historical issues such as shrinking defense budgets and a negative perception of manufacturing jobs.

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Thames Water Faces Collapse; UK Government Prepares Bailout

Facing a potential collapse by March 24th, the debt-laden Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier serving 16 million people, awaits a High Court ruling on a £3 billion rescue loan, prompting British Treasury officials to draw up contingency plans for a government bailout.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Recruitment Firms Suffer Massive Profit Losses Amidst Economic Uncertainty

PageGroup and Robert Walters, two major British recruitment firms, experienced drastic profit drops in 2024, down to £52.4 million and £0.5 million respectively, due to decreased client and candidate confidence amid high interest rates and economic slowdowns in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Further chall...

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